Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 39 Burroughs St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,018 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $25,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | JAMA W:19 P:01906 S:000 |
| Primary APN | JAMA W:19 P:01906 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,257 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,912 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 39 BURROUGHS ST |
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| City | JAMAICA PLAIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02130-4485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENJAMIN MAY |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 120103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Monument Square Historic District listed 1990 · 166 contributing resources · NRIS 90001536 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
39 Burroughs St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BURROUGHS ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-4485 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 49583 / 192 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 39 BURROUGHS ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-4485 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 62930-84 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62930/84 |
| Instrument | 34124 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Burroughs St was $25,074, up 12.5% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,074.00 (+12.46%) | $2,165,300 (+5.86%) Land $938,800 Building $1,226,500 |
| 2024 | $22,295.00 (+2.54%) | $2,045,400 (+1.04%) Land $915,100 Building $1,130,300 |
| 2023 | $21,742.00 | $2,024,400 Land $905,700 Building $1,118,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 39 Burroughs St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 39 Burroughs St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 805 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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